Starbucks Secret Menu: Almond Joy Frappuccino (Ingredients, Taste, Variations, Sizes, Copycat Recipe, Caffeine, Calories & More information)

Starbucks’ secret menu has excellent Frappuccino, carefully customized by experienced customers to meet your quality and taste. The Starbucks Almond Joy Frappuccino is one of the drinks that will quickly get into your favorite Starbucks drinks.

My cousin and I went to Starbucks, and she ordered Almond Joy Frappuccino; I wanted a Cotton Candy Frappuccino Blended Crème, but it was unavailable. So, I also ordered the same as my cousin. I have a sweet tooth, so the drink wowed me on the first taste test. The subtle nutty and coconut taste was also a big plus. Since then, I have perfected my skills in making a copycat of the drink, and I will teach you, too, so read on.

Brief history of the drink

Customers started to enjoy Starbucks Almond Joy Frappuccino drink after re-introducing the coconut crème Frappuccino in May 2011. Although the Starbucks summer drinks with coconut were introduced in 2002, their popularity made customers demand them even out of season. As their popularity grew, customers began to make several customizations, and Starbucks Almond Joy Frappuccino was born.

Is Almond Joy Frappuccino still available at Starbucks?

No, the Starbucks Almond Joy Frappuccino is unavailable at Starbucks but may be back next summer. Since the drink is on the secret menu, you need to order by guiding the barista on what to include in the drink. The main part of the Frappuccino is the Coconut Crème Frappuccino; its availability means that baristas can make the drink.

Starbucks Almond Joy Frappuccino (Ingredients, Taste, Variations, Sizes, Caffeine, Calories)

What’s in an Almond Joy Frappuccino – (ingredients)

Ingredients

According to Starbucks’ secret menu website, the ingredients in the Almond Joy Frappuccino are as follows: Coconut crème Frappuccino, made of coconut milk, hazelnut syrup, toffee nut syrup, whipped cream, and caramel drizzle. Apart from the coconut Crème Frappuccino, the Almond Joy Frappuccino contains java chips and mocha syrup.

• Coconut milk – is one of the essential ingredients, especially if the almond Joy Frappuccino you are making is not a customization of the Coconut cream Frappuccino.
• Hazelnut and toffee nut syrup provide the unique nutty taste of the golden flaky pie crust.
• Java chips – provide the chocolate taste that has an excellent taste of cookie crumbs with a chocolate flavor coating.
• Mocha syrup – adds to the chocolate taste.
• Caramel drizzle – provides a balance to the chocolate taste from java chips and mocha syrup.

Starbucks Almond Joy Frappuccino: Sizes, nutrition, Caffeine & Calories

What sizes are available

The Starbucks Almond jo Frappuccino is served in four main sizes. The eight fl oz, also known as short, is the smallest, ideal for children or when you have a small budget. The tall size is 12 fl oz, and the Grande is 16fl oz -the two are the medium sizes. Venti is 20 fl oz, the largest serving and the best size for you if you enjoy a sweet drink. I take the venti size when driving long distances because it lasts longer and provides the necessary energy.

Nutritional facts

Sweet Starbucks drinks have been branded unhealthy. As a lover of sweet drinks, I am always on the defensive. Almond joy Frappuccino is among the sweetest Starbucks drinks, and after reading its nutritional content, you can decide whether it is healthy or not for you.

The Grande serving has 390 calories that mostly come from sugar and fat. The 390 calories are considerably high from a single drink, considering that the total calorie limit should be about 2000 calories daily. However, if your work is physically demanding and needs a lot of energy, high levels of calories are welcome. It has a total fat of 21g of fat that comes from milk and crème. It has a total of 50g of carbohydrates. It has 3g of protein but no caffeine.

The table below shows the full nutritional content in a 16 fl oz serving of Almond Joy Frappuccino

Calorie count (out of 2,000 calories daily intake)	390
Nutrient Content (per Grande serving)	% Of Daily Value
Total fats 21g	27%
Trans fat 14g	70%
Saturated fats 0.5g
Total carbohydrates 50g
Sugar 47g	20%
Dietary fiber 0
Proteins 3g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 300mg	13%
Caffeine 0mg

Caffeine information

The caffeine content of this drink is zero making it a good choice for individuals who are avoiding caffeine. It means you can use the drink to boost your energy and avoid caffeine which is abundant in most energy drinks. High caffeine intake is healthy, and a drink that helps you avoid it is welcome.

So, what does Starbucks Almond Joy Frappuccino taste like?

The Starbucks Almond Joy Frappuccino is a sweet drink and will provide the ultimate satisfaction for your sweet tooth. As noted in the ingredient list, it comprises coconut milk, toffee java chips, Hazelnut syrup, and toffee nut syrup, which provide a blend of three flavors: coconut flavor, chocolate flavor, and a nutty flavor from the hazelnut or toffee syrup. One customer describes the taste as a blend of nutty, coconutty, and chocolaty.

Ways to Customize Almond Joy Frappuccino at Starbucks

There are several ways you can customize the drink depending on what you want in the drink. For instance, if you want a strong nutty flavor, you can add more pumps of Hazelnut syrup. I have a sweet tooth and always customize it by adding caramel syrup instead of mocha syrup. The caramel taste increases the blend of flavors and provides a more excellent balance to the chocolate taste. It also increases the sweetness making it an ideal drink when doing physically challenging tasks.

How to make Starbucks Almond Joy Frappuccino at home – Starbucks Almond Joy Frappuccino Copycat Recipe

Informative Section

How do you order Almond Joy Frappuccino from the Starbucks app?

You can order Almond Joy Frappuccino from the Starbucks app by first selecting the coffee Frappuccino and customizing it by adding half almond and coconut milk, selecting two pumps of toffee nut, then adding one pump of mocha syrup, adding whipped cream and mocha drizzle.

Does Starbucks have Almond Joy Frappuccino all year round?

No, Almond Joy Frappuccino is seasonal and is available during summer.

Is the Starbucks Almond Joy Frappuccino healthy?

Starbucks Almond Frappuccino is healthy. However, if you do not like sweet drinks or have a problem with too much sugar, it is not a drink for you.

How much is the Starbucks Almond Joy Frappuccino?

A Grande serving is about $4.95 to 5.15